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Ricks72Chlgr440 replied to the thread Thread locker on transmission bolts.Remember, those case threads are aluminum and will not tolerate gorilla torquing! Just snug plus a little. I've never used a torque... -
Ricks72Chlgr440 replied to the thread Thread locker on transmission bolts.Nah, don't use thread locker on the pan bolts. Just snug up the bolts a little if needed after you drive it for awhile and you'll be good.
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Ricks72Chlgr440 replied to the thread Thermoquad questions.As an aside, I put an Edelbrock street performance pump on my engine and the engine ran very rich. At the same time I installed the...
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Ricks72Chlgr440 replied to the thread Thermoquad questions.Running manifold vacuum will increase the idle RPMs so you can reduce the idle screw to reduce the transfer slots some. Give that a try.
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Ricks72Chlgr440 replied to the thread Thermoquad questions.This picture, for example. The transfer slot should be close to a square. You may need to reset your mixture screws once the throttles...
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Ricks72Chlgr440 replied to the thread Thermoquad questions.The pictures show the transfer slot is too far exposed, which will cause the fuel to drip from the boosters. When the throttle is...
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Ricks72Chlgr440 replied to the thread New 512 build planning.I've used both the 650 & 800 AVS2 carbs and they work very well on my 440. Used the 650 to initially start & break in the fresh engine...
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Ricks72Chlgr440 replied to the thread 727 problem.Welcome to the forum! Yes, sounds like the valve body needs to be cleaned. Like XCudame said, get the shop manual or another good trans...
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Ricks72Chlgr440 replied to the thread AC Hose Rebuild.I would look for a mobile HVAC company, as they can usually make a line to fit.
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Ricks72Chlgr440 replied to the thread New 512 build planning.Interesting that you brought up the oil challenge in those engines. The strongest intermediate gear I could find was a Hughes mellonized...
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Ricks72Chlgr440 reacted to Deathproofcuda's post in the thread Vacuum advance question / issue with.
Seems even more odd. Base timing of 5-7 degrees is pretty low. Most engines want more than 10, many are happiest closer to or even... -
Thanks for the follow up. I'll be installing my Summit sealed beam LED's soon, hoping to accomplish 2 things - much brighter and less load.
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Ricks72Chlgr440 replied to the thread Intermittent Headlights.Yes, the headlight relay setup took the load off of the headlight switch which resolved the problem.
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I agree! Simplicity at it's best! They were rocket scientist with pencil paper and a slide rule. Only the bean counter cheapen their work!
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Ricks72Chlgr440 replied to the thread Thermoquad questions.To me, the thermoquads are a thing of beauty. I'd run one today if I could get the strip kit like I was able to back in the 80's!
